November 24, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, officially launched the national policy “Thais Must Have Jobs”, initiating a significant operation to address unemployment, one of the most critical issues affecting the stability of Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has set a target of securing over 150,000 jobs within 4 months, through cross-sector collaboration and a new, nationwide employment service model covering every province. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the issue of Thais having “no job” is more than just lost income. It is not merely an economic figure, but a sign of social vulnerability. Unemployment means a loss of income and stability. It can lead to numerous problems, such as family issues, social violence, drug problems, and even exploitation by scam networks that have become a global threat. Without work, people lose opportunity and hope, making them more vulnerable to crime. Therefore, what people need is not just employment figures, but security in life, which the Ministry of Labour must deliver. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong added that “Thais Must Have Jobs” is not a slogan but a responsibility that all sectors must collectively pursue […]
November 7, 2025, 08.00 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over a merit-making and alms-offering ceremony dedicated as a royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on the occasion marking the 15th day (the Panrasamawan) since her passing, to express mourning and profound gratitude for her boundless compassion. The ceremony was attended by Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kacharak, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, as well as senior executives, civil servants, and Ministry of Labour personnel. The occasion was held at the Child Development Promotion Centre for the Ministry of Labour and Personnel, and at the courtyard in front of the Phra Phutthasuthidhammapobit Pavilion. During the ceremony, monks were invited to chant Buddhist scriptures and perform the merit-making rites. A ceremonial altar was arranged, featuring the official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, as a tribute of loyalty and deep mourning befitting her honour. After the monastic ceremony concluded, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, together with senior executives, civil servants, and officials from the Ministry of Labour, offered alms of rice and dried goods to 10 monks as a […]
June 10, 2025, 15.00 hours local time, United Nations building, Geneva, Switzerland – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, together with Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and senior executives of the ministry, met with Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), to reaffirm Thailand’s role on the global labour stage and report progress on key national labour policies. The highlight of the meeting was Thailand’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 155 on Occupational Health and Safety, along with the 2002 Protocol, a major proactive move by the Ministry of Labour to elevate Thailand’s workplace safety standards to meet international levels. Thailand is among the first countries in the ASEAN region to take this step. Mr. Phiphat stated that this ratification is more than signing a document; it represents Thailand’s commitment to creating workplaces that are safe, of high quality, and respectful of all workers, both Thai and foreign. He emphasized that workplace safety is a foundation for sustainable economic and social development. On driving the ratification of Convention No. 155, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare reported that this initiative stemmed […]
On January 10, 2025, at 11.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the brainstorming workshop to draft a (draft) human resources development plan to support increased income and workforce productivity for 2025 – 2027 (Master Plan). Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, also joined the workshop. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to attend. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, and executives joined the event at Centara Life Hotel, Government Complex, and Convention Center, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, revealed that the world is facing various factors of change, such as climate change, the aging society, and the digital age, including the United States, which has an upcoming new president. The changing policies will affect the economy, society, and labour markets around the world, including Thailand, resulting in a demand for workers with a variety of skills, […]
On September 16, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the handover of the first batch of additional relief bags to be transported to help flood victims in Chiang Rai Province. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives joined the event in the lobby on the ground floor. Mr. Phiphat said that due to the flood situation in many provinces in both the North and the Northeast, the Ministry of Labour is concerned about the lives of our fellow citizens, as well as personnel and labour networks. Today, the Ministry of Labour joined forces with the private sector network to deliver consumer goods, rice, dried food, medical supplies, and relief bags for the first batch. The second and third batches will be delivered together to help flood victims get through this crisis. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour, together with the provincial labour officers and network officials, met via teleconference to plan and prepare to help the people and restore the area, such as repairing houses, electrical appliances, small agricultural engines, and help with occupations to generate income until […]
Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, stated that due to the flooding situation affecting six provinces—Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phetchabun, and Udon Thani—with 21,258 businesses and 207,299 workers impacted, he is deeply concerned about the situation. He has directed the relevant agencies under the Ministry of Labor in the flood-affected provinces to provide assistance to the public urgently. The Ministry of Labor has instructed the provincial labor welfare and protection offices in the affected areas to meet with business owners to discuss employment details, assess the impact on workers and employers, and provide assistance in cases where workers are losing income or businesses are unable to operate. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor has been ordered to assign officials to take action and plan rapid assistance for the affected businesses and workers. Additionally, an assistance center has been established for workers and employers affected by the floods, allowing them to file complaints or request assistance through the Ministry of Labor’s hotline at 1506. Mr. Pairot Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, added that he had instructed the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare to look […]
On November 7, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s management team to present a flower basket to congratulate Manager Daily on their 15th anniversary, stepping into their 15th anniversary. The Manager Daily Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Suwat Thongthanakul, was the recipient on this occasion. The Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, and representatives from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Skill Development and the Social Security Office joined to congratulate them at the Chao Phraya House, Phra Athit Road, Chana Songkhram Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 November 2022
On Friday, September 9, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assignedthe Social Security Office’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin, led the Ministry of Labour’s executives to congratulate TNN Channel 16 on its 14th anniversary, stepping into the 15th year. Mr. Ongart Praphakamol, Chief Media Officer of True Corporation and the Managing Director of the Thai News Network (TNN Channel 16), joined the occasion at the Tipco Tower, Phayathai District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 9 September 2022
On November 18, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, received 150,000 masks from Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., led by General Wisit Jangprachak, a company advisor, and Mr. Chen Linfong, Deputy General Manager as representatives. The occasion took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Boonchob said that on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, he thanked the company for seeing the importance of preventing the spread of COVID-19. He said that the Ministry of Labour has many missions that require meeting with people to assist the people in overcoming the crises. He said they could be assured that the goods would be used for the maximum benefit, especially for officers who have to perform their duties interacting with the people. The company’s advisor, General Wisit Jangprachak, said that due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the company has set up a project to donate masks to various departments, including necessary medical supplies to hospitals. […]
On July 1, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to visit Phetchaburi to meet and discuss facility preparations for COVID-19 vaccination services for Section 33 insured persons, together with responsible officials. The vaccination will begin on July 15. The Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Montri Karthamat, and related persons attended the meeting at the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Social Security Office Building, Phetchaburi. The meeting jointly considered exploring the area to be used as a vaccination service point which received cooperation from Robinson, Phetchaburi provincial branch, to use as a place to vaccinate Section 33 insured persons. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayut Chan-ocha, has set COVID-19 vaccinations as a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has concerns for the workforce. The Labour Minister thus assigned her to visit the area to discuss facility preparations for COVID-19 vaccinations to control the spread of the pandemic, promoting group immunity to conquer the COVID-19 situation […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin inspected the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6, at the Social Security Office, as a way to contact and advise insured persons who cannot a place for testing and hospital for treatment in case of infection, whereby advising insured persons to test for Covid-19. On May 2, 2021, at the Social Security Office, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin inspected the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior in Bangkok, provincial governors in the dark red area provinces or provinces with the highest control, and the Ministry of Public Health, by the NHSO, to increase channels or options for providing insured persons to be examined quickly, reduce congestion, reduce outbreaks and avoid long waiting lines. Upon being tested, if insured persons […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces. To date, 29,065 people have been tested with 607 confirmed cases of Covid-19. The Labour Minister emphasized that the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok, would open until April 30. The center will then be temporarily closed. Screening service will resume on May 5 to 11. Insured persons have thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for coordinating assistance through the 1506 hotline, press 6, delivering them to hospitals and doctors promptly. On April 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces, including Bangkok Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chiang Mai, and Chonburi. Overall, the program has screened 29,065 people and found 607 infected people (information as of April 26, 2021, at 16:00 hours). Each center has the following results: Bangkok has examined 23,055 people and found 602 infected people, 31 of whom have been […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration and the 1506 hotline, press 6, at the Social Security Office, which is a channel for insured persons to contact for advice, particularly those who cannot find a facility for screening or hospital for treatment in case of infection. The hotline also advises insured persons on Covid-19 screening. On April 25, 2021, at the Social Security Office, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin paid a visit to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration and the 1506 hotline, press 6. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior, provincial governors in the red area provinces or provinces with the highest control, and the Ministry of Public Health, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Social Security Office opened its Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press, as a channel for insured persons to contact for advice, particularly those who cannot find a screening facility or hospital for treatment in case of infection. It will advise insured persons who screen for Covid-19. On April 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the press conference to open the Social Security Office’s Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that from the current situation in the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, many people in close contact with high-risk groups need to be. As a result, many public and private hospitals are congested with long queues. To facilitate insured persons to be examined quickly, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has shown concern for insured persons, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, supervising the Ministry of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that insured persons thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for accelerating the SSO to consider unemployment benefits in the event of employment termination. The effort has helped 15,224 people receive their rightful compensation as soon as possible, in the amount of 809,916,800 Baht. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that insured persons were terminated from employment for various reasons and filed for unemployment benefits at the Social Security Office nationwide. In such cases, insured persons must receive unemployment benefits for 200 days, at the rate of 70 percent of the wages under the law. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan was concerned about workers in the social security system affected by the current economic conditions. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to work proactively. The Labour Minister assigned policies to the Social Security Office, in consultation with the Office of the Council of State, regarding cases where the employer […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,208,286 people has registered. The next phase opens up registrations for insured persons without smartphones and who have not already registered. Insured persons in this group will need to use their Thai ID card with an embedded smartcard to register for the benefits from March 15-28, 2021. Those who have registered but were denied can request a rights review on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website from March 15 to 28, 2021. On March 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. The registrations opened from February 21 to March 7, 2021, targeting 9.27 million eligible persons; a total of 8,208,286 insured persons under Section 33 registered (data as of March 7, 2021, at 23.00 hours). The remaining 1 million people include those who received the money in the “We Win” project, those with account deposits of […]
